By Don White | Published June 12, 2015 | Posted in Business Law, Civil Litigation, Contract Law, General Corporate Law | Comments Off on Writing A Contract
So you want to create a contract? You have agreed to a deal and all that remains is to reduce that agreement to writing. How do you go about writing a contract? What questions should you be asking yourself as you reduce the agreement to writing? Think of contract drafting as requiring one part each: Read More
Read MoreBy Jeffrey A. Hines Prior to January 1, 2012, when the Texas Residential Property Owners Protection Act became effective, Homeowners Associations (HOAs) were filing liens on their members’ homes for non-payment of annual dues, fees, and assessments, and then selling those homes at foreclosure sales for a fraction of the home’s value. The Texas Legislature Read More
Read MoreWhy Does It Have to Cost? I know his brother, you think to yourself as you sit across from the lawyer, wondering why the retainer he just quoted you didn’t seem to include any discount. “And this retainer is no indicator of how much this may ultimately cost,” the lawyers says. What?!? MAY? ULTIMATELY? COST? Read More
Read MoreChoosing the right lawyer for your legal matters can become a little daunting when everyone claims to be the best. However, by picking a Board Certified lawyer, you are choosing a highly esteemed and skilled professional in his or her particular field of law practice. What Does Board Certified Mean? Attorneys who are Board Certified Read More
Read MoreThis post will discuss a common area of concern that arises in real estate sales and purchases — seller’s property disclosures. We will address the following questions: What disclosure is required? Why is disclosure required? What happens if I don’t disclose? Who can be liable for disclosure issues? Texas law requires that a seller of Read More
Read MoreIn the United States, our legal system is in place to facilitate the function of a civil society. It strives to ensure citizens abide by federal and state laws as well as balance state and federal power. It comes as no surprise that the world of law is multifaceted and encompasses multiple subcategories ranging from Read More
Read MoreWhenever civil disputes between parties escalate to heightened levels of agitation and disagreement, civil litigation may be the only means of settling the issues. Civil litigation is a legal process that occurs after one party files a lawsuit against another party. It involves numerous policies, laws and protocols that are quite complex that only an Read More
Read MoreLawyers are essential components of our legal system that strive to ensure justice is served. Who knows, perhaps you will need to seek guidance from one of them in the future for any number of reasons. If you ever find yourself in need of legal counsel and/or representation, it is wise to schedule a consultation Read More
Read MoreChoosing Your Attorney Attorneys are the people you call when you need a problem solved. Law firms vary greatly and it is important to find the attorney best equipped to resolve your issues efficiently and effectively. Here are some factors to consider when wondering how to choose a lawyer: Experience in the Practice Area Many Read More
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